Do You Know the History of Dueling in the South?

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Curtis: I've been doing some reading on just the history of dueling and how much dueling is a part of the shame on our culture. It's a way to preserve your honor and protect yourself from shame, especially in the south. And it seems like those deep cultural traditions of, you know, if somebody bumps you back in the day back in the aristocratic south plantation if somebody bumped you that was like a cause for a duel right? Curtis: Well, this was fun. We didn't even get to all the great questions but this unlocked a lot of great insight and thinking at least I'm I part and, and on yours as well. Stay tuned we're

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